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BD53 CZF

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

161,247 mi
Last recorded161,247 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 161,247 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 160,748 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 160,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 155,675 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 155,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 148,996 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 148,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 142,776 miles

os mirror glass damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2014 142,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

os mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2013 135,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Oct 2013 135,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 128,741 miles

Drivers mirror glass damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s steering rack nuckle has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre has cracking on the inside wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 128,741 miles

Drivers mirror glass damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s steering rack nuckle has slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre has cracking on the inside wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 119,619 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 119,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside door mirror glass is starting to perish !

possible fuel leak on the bottom of the filler pipe !

Pass 14 Oct 2010 113,190 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 113,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front track end slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2009 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s front track rod end

Pass 27 Oct 2008 94,018 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 94,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 73,451 miles

nsf and osf worn inner edges

osr tyre starting going out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2007 73,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf and osf worn inner edges

osr tyre starting going out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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BD53 CZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 CZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD53 CZF registered?

BD53 CZF is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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